It’s been so fun getting to know all of your children! I can already tell we are going to have a fantastic year.
Coming up next week:
· Colorado history – learning the state symbols and the four life zones
· Water and the states of matter
· More placement tests and ERB tests
· More getting to know you activities
What did this past week:
· Much time was spent setting up our classroom: learning the procedures, handing out jobs, setting up rules, learning the consequences if the rules are broken
· ERB tests and placement tests
· Cursive letters: i, t, e and good cursive posture
· Finished up our “WANTED” posters
· Colorado history scavenger hunt
· Truth or lie game – ask your child about this
· Read aloud chapters from the Sideways Stories From Wayside School
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Curriculum Night for 3/4 parents will be on September 10th from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This is for parents only. After we have placed students, a note will be sent home informing you of your child’s literacy and math teachers so you will know who to visit during this time.
From our librarian, Mrs. McPherson:
The Used Media Sale (paperbacks, a quarter; hardbacks, etc, fifty cents) will end on Wednesday, August 27.
The Founders Conference is on Saturday, September 13th. You can view the schedule on-line on the planning wiki: http://stargatefoundersconference.wikispaces.com/Conference+Schedule. In addition to the educational seminar during the day, there will be an all-school celebration dinner and square dance, with local caller Charlie Robertson. Registration information will be on-line next week. I will be happy to answer any other questions.